According to Variety, Joel and Ethan Coen have signed on to direct a movie version of Michael Chabon's bestselling book The Yiddish Policemen's Union. The novel--which tells the story of an alcoholic detective in a fictional Jewish homeland in Sitka, Alaska--will be the Coen's next film, after they finish their current project. Neither a release … Continue reading Is Liev Schreiber Available?
Author: Anders
Fewer Words
There's news today that the future of Minneapolis' Amazon Bookstore Cooperative--a mainstay of both the literary and feminist communities in the Twin Cities--is in grave doubt. This is the news story from the Pioneer Press in full:"Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, specializing in feminist and gay and lesbian books, is for sale after 37 years in business, … Continue reading Fewer Words
Fundamental, But Not Free
The Inexpensive Book Distribution program, part of Reading is Fundamental, Inc., distributes 15 million books annually to about 4.6 million children. But the program's funding is not included in the Bush administration's proposed 2009 budget. Without that funding, according to RIF, the program will not be able to continue.You can read RIF's full press release … Continue reading Fundamental, But Not Free
Musings from Magers and Quinn 